grey stingfish; Minous monodactylus
A species of venomous scorpionfish found in the Indo-Pacific. The name is a specific biological term.
The grey stingfish has venom in its dorsal fin.
Divers are careful not to be stung by grey stingfish.
Standard katakana spelling for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly used in specialized contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 姫 (hime, 'princess' or 'small and delicate') with オコゼ (okoze, 'stonefish/scorpionfish'), likely referring to its relatively small size compared to other stonefish. The exact origin is uncertain.